Railways

[Cloverjo]

If you ever wonder why the trains are cancelled because of staff shortages, try applying for a job with one.

I'm reasonably intelligent, would like to work, but trying to apply for a job is like wading through treacle. But worse, because you end up where you started from, only covered in blaaah. 
 

Can Sir K sort this out please? If he wants people to get back to work. 

[Old_Geezer]

Perhaps it's one of those careers where you need a friend or family member employed there to get you in ?